Thursday, January 22, 2009

There must be something in the water...

Baby fever has set in around here, and it happens to be good crafty fun!In celebration of dear little Sadie, I have been knitting up some adorable booties. I can't stop knitting them! They really are that much fun. So I am sharing the pattern with you.Baby Mary Jane Booties..for 0-6 months...You'll need some sport weight yarn, washable is preferred, US size 3 straight knitting needles, stitch holder, and a few buttons.

For the right bootie, work same as for the left one through row 20.R21- k9 stitches on needle, turn work, and cast on 12 stitches at the end of the row.R22- K21 sts.R23- Buttonhole row- k18, k2tog, yo, k1R24- Knit all 21 sts.Bind off all stitches.Cut a long yarn take to weave in later.Rejoin yarn to stitches on holder, and knit 9 stitches on holder for 2 rows.Bind off.

To finish, Fold bootie with the wrong sides together and whip stitch along heel and sole of bootie. Sew on buttons, weave in all tails.Voila!!xoxobecky